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RF Test Engineering Manager
Leonardo DRSManager of RF Test Engineering leading automated test strategies for advanced RF systems. Overseeing team development and driving efficiency improvements in test engineering and lab operations.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesLinuxPythonSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the Test Engineering and Engineering Labs organization, including team development, hiring, performance management, and technical leadership
- Define and execute a comprehensive test strategy across development, integration & test (I&T), and production
- Architect and standardize Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and test frameworks across multiple programs and product lines
- Develop and deploy automated test solutions to validate key RF performance metrics (e.g., gain, noise figure, linearity/IP2/IP3, spurious, phase noise)
- Drive improvements in test efficiency, throughput, yield, and cycle time through automation and data-driven approaches
- Integrate AI/ML and advanced analytics into test workflows for predictive diagnostics and faster root cause analysis
- Partner with RF Design, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure strong Design-for-Testability (DFT) practices are implemented early in product development and strong correlation between simulation, lab validation, and production test
- Lead and support complex RF system debug across lab and production environments (hardware, firmware, and integration issues)
- Own engineering lab operations, including capacity planning, equipment lifecycle management, calibration strategy, and ESD/safety compliance
- Lead transition of test solutions from engineering to manufacturing, including readiness, documentation, training, and sustaining support
- Support proposals (RFP/RFQ/RFI) with test strategies, cost estimates, and execution plans
- Own test-related CAPEX planning and execution, ensuring alignment with long-term architecture and ROI objectives
- Establish and track key metrics (e.g., yield, test time, MTTR, defect escape rate) to drive continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain a long-term RF test technology roadmap aligned with product complexity and business growth
- Drive development of scalable test data infrastructure and analytics to enable enterprise-wide visibility and insights
- Ensure lab and test environments meet quality, performance, and audit readiness standards
- Mentor engineers in test development, RF measurement techniques, automation, and data-driven engineering practices
- Foster a culture of technical rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in RF test engineering, system validation, or ATE development
- 3+ years of experience in engineering leadership / people management
- Strong hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, noise figure analyzers)
- Proven experience architecting and implementing automated RF test systems (ATE)
- Deep understanding of RF measurement techniques and performance metrics (gain, NF, IP3, harmonics, spurs, phase noise, etc.)
- Experience with system-level RF integration and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for test automation
- Experience with LabVIEW or comparable test development environments
- Familiarity with test data management, databases (SQL), and analysis workflows
- Experience working in Linux and Windows environments
Benefits
Comp & perks- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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Hard Skills & Tools
RF test engineeringsystem validationautomated test equipment (ATE)RF measurement techniquestest automationdata-driven engineering practicestest strategy developmenttest efficiency improvementpredictive diagnosticstest data infrastructure
Soft Skills
technical leadershipteam developmentperformance managementmentoringcollaborationcontinuous improvementaccountabilitycapacity planningdocumentationtraining